Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CardChecklist.net (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and handle information when you visit our trading card checklist reference site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

CardChecklist.net is an independent reference site for trading card collectors. We are not affiliated with Panini, Topps, Fanatics Collectibles, or any card manufacturer.

2. Information We Collect

CardChecklist.net does not require user registration and we do not collect personally identifiable information directly. We do collect certain non-personal information automatically when you visit the Site:

• Standard server logs: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies: Small text files placed on your device by us or third-party services, used for analytics and advertising.
• Device information: Browser settings, screen resolution, and similar technical data.

3. How We Use Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Operate and maintain the Site and its features.
• Understand how visitors use the Site to improve content and user experience.
• Display relevant advertising through our third-party advertising partners.
• Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or technical issues.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on the Site and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the Site.

Categories of cookies used:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for basic Site functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (Google Analytics or similar).
• Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks to display relevant ads based on browsing behavior.

5. Advertising and Third Parties

CardChecklist.net displays advertising provided by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This is sometimes referred to as "interest-based advertising" or "online behavioral advertising."

Third parties whose services may collect information through the Site include:

• Google AdSense — Displays advertising. Google's advertising policies.
• Google Analytics — Provides traffic analytics. Google Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page or, in the EU, the Your Online Choices page.

6. External Links

The Site contains links to external websites including manufacturer pages (Panini, Topps), reference sites (Beckett, Trading Card Database), and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

CardChecklist.net is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete that information.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding personal data:

• Access to data held about you.
• Correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure of data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restriction of processing.
• Data portability.
• Objection to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any data collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle information.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach us through the contact information available on our About page.